Cost of living in Scarborough is 85% higher than in Arequipa (without rent).
Rent in Scarborough is 114% more expensive than in Arequipa.
Cost of living including rent in Scarborough is 97% higher than in Arequipa.
Food in Scarborough is 133% more expensive than in Arequipa.
Transport in Scarborough is 41% cheaper than in Arequipa.
| Scarborough | Arequipa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Scarborough | Arequipa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.57 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 78.7 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.47 $ | 5.14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.76 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.81 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.01 $ | 0.68 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.27 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.34 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.66 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.14 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.83 $ | 4.76 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.64 $ | 3.73 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.11 $ | 6.01 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.44 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.44 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.49 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.79 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.92 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17.9 $ | 8.51 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.01 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.41 $ | 3.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 69.1 $ | 16.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.02 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.7 $ | 10.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 45.1 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.95 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.77 $ | 5.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.16 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.86 $ | 1.46 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
47.2 $ | 24.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
72.6 $ | 38.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.2 $ | 29.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 360 $ | 161 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 712 $ | 302 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 518 $ | 232 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 936 $ | 530 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,418 $ | 1,197 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,661 $ | 1,081 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 777 $ | 347 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.41 % | 10.94 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.5 $ | 37.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.64 $ | 3.85 $ |
| Haircut | 9.68 $ | 5.65 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 102 $ | 66.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.2 $ | 32.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 208 $ | 174 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,323 $ | 2,081 $ |